Diabetes Treatment in Brigham City and Ogden, UT
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose) - an essential source of energy for your muscles, tissues, and brain. No matter the type, diabetes leads to too much sugar in the bloodstream, which over time can cause serious health problems. At Westbroek Family Medicine, we help patients in Brigham City and Ogden test for, manage, and live well with diabetes.
Types of Diabetes
Diabetes takes several forms, some chronic and some potentially reversible:
- Type 1 diabetes: the body produces little or no insulin
- Type 2 diabetes: the body doesn't use insulin properly; the most common type
- Prediabetes: blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetic, and can often be reversed with lifestyle changes
- Gestational diabetes: develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after delivery
Warning Signs to Watch For
- Increased thirst and frequent urination
- Unexplained weight loss
- Increased hunger
- Fatigue and blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
Diabetes Management at Westbroek Family Medicine
Managing diabetes well can prevent or delay serious complications affecting the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. Our providers offer blood glucose testing, diagnosis, and ongoing management — including medication, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle support. For prediabetes, early action can keep the condition from progressing to diabetes altogether.
When to Get Tested
If you have risk factors such as family history, excess weight, or warning symptoms, testing is a smart first step. Routine screening helps catch diabetes and prediabetes early, when they're most manageable.
Schedule an Appointment
Call our Brigham City office at 435-515-3681 or our Ogden office at 801-515-7997, or request an appointment online. New patients are welcome at both Utah locations.